Prerequisites
Before using JelinaOS, check the following preparations. The process typically takes a little over ten minutes.
1. A supported device
Section titled “1. A supported device”Select your hardware platform from supported devices. JelinaOS supports 24 products across four platforms: Allwinner, Rockchip, NXP i.MX, and x86.
Do not have a device yet? Advantech products can be supplied with JelinaOS preinstalled. Contact Advantech sales or technical support for preinstalled devices and system images.
2. System image and configuration
Section titled “2. System image and configuration”Prepare the appropriate system image for your deployment method:
| Deployment method | Required preparation |
|---|---|
| Connect to JelinaCloud management | Create a fleet in JelinaCloud and download the system image and device configuration file matching your device type |
| Standalone use (without cloud connectivity) | Only the system image is required |
3. Flashing tools
Section titled “3. Flashing tools”- JelinaFlasher: Advantech’s official flashing tool writes a system image, including device configuration, to a USB drive or SD card in one step.
- Alternatively, use the usual image flashing tools for each platform to write to an SD card, USB drive, or eMMC.
4. Basic hardware
Section titled “4. Basic hardware”- A working computer for downloading images and preparing boot media.
- A USB drive or SD card, preferably 8 GB or larger, for flashing and booting.
- A monitor, keyboard, and mouse (a direct connection is recommended for initial setup), or a serial debug cable.
- A wired or wireless network connection for device connectivity and cloud access.
5. Cloud account (optional)
Section titled “5. Cloud account (optional)”If you need cloud-edge capabilities such as remote maintenance, batch updates, and device monitoring, registering a JelinaCloud account and creating a fleet in advance can significantly speed up device onboarding.
Before you begin
Section titled “Before you begin”- Confirm that the device model matches the image version by selecting the device type in JelinaCloud.
- Confirm that the boot medium contains no important data; flashing erases its contents.
- Confirm that the site network can access JelinaCloud if you use cloud management.
Once ready, proceed to system installation.